University of West London opens first UK branch Campus in Sri Lanka
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Exchanging the MOU:Standing from left – Behind : Mr. Ajith Gunawardena- Executive Chairman/CEO, Ceylinco Holdings PLC; Mr. Dayan Fernando- CEO, ANC Education, His Excellency Andrew Patrick- British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Dr. Punarjeeva Karunanayake- Executive Director, ANC Education. Seated Dr. Jagath Alwis- Chairman, ANC Education and Prof. Peter John- CBE, Vice-Chancellor, University of West London, UK.
The University of West London (UWL) has officially launched its Branch Campus in Sri Lanka, marking a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka higher-education collaboration. The launch ceremony was attended by His Excellency Andrew Patrick, the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, underscoring the importance of this initiative to both countries.
The new branch campus, operated in partnership with ANC Education, extends UWL’s decade-long presence in Sri Lanka. Since 2013, the partnership between ANC Education and UWL has enabled over 5,000 Sri Lankan students to earn UWL degrees in disciplines including Business, Law, and Psychology. The cost of degree programmes offered through the UWL Branch Campus in Sri Lanka will be significantly lower than pursuing the same programmes in the UK, thereby providing Sri Lankan students with greater financial viability.
Under the branch-campus model, students will gain direct enrolment with University of West London, ensuring access to the University’s academic standards, qualifications, and global networks while studying locally. The campus will expand provision to also include Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Sustainability, and Biosciences, aligning programmes with Sri Lanka’s National Vision for skills and knowledge development.
Professor Peter John CBE, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of West London, said: “This is a proud moment for University of West London and for British higher education. The establishment of our Branch Campus reflects our confidence in Sri Lanka and our commitment to delivering career-focused, high-quality degrees internationally. We have already over 5,000 Sri Lankan graduates succeed in UWL programmes through our partnership with ANC Education, and this campus will open even greater opportunities for the future.”
Dr Jagath Alwis, Chairman of ANC Education, said: “This partnership marks a significant step forward for higher education in Sri Lanka. The new branch campus gives students access to a globally recognised British degree and the experience of studying within a dedicated UWL environment here in Colombo.The Sri Lanka Branch Campus will contribute to the country’s knowledge economy, retaining talent, broadening access to international education, and strengthening graduate employability. Recruitment to new programmes will commence following completion of regulatoryrequirements in both the UK and Sri Lanka.”
The University of West London (UWL) is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading modern universities, recognised for its strong industry links and career-focused approach to higher education. It is the No. 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025, ranked 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026, and named the best modern university in London in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. UWL also ranks fifth in the UK for student experience in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026 and is the top university in London for sustainability in the People & Planet University League 2024/25. In research, 80 per cent of UWL’s work is rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the Government’s latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.
ANC Education is Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education institution, offering internationally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for over two decades. As the only institution in Sri Lanka where students can complete U.S. or U.K. degrees entirely on campus, ANC has enabled more than 20,000 graduates to earn globally accredited qualifications. ANC delivers internal American degrees from Northwood University and British degrees from the University of West London (UWL). Its academic portfolio also includes U.S. and Canada University Transfer Programmes, the International University Foundation Year (IUFY), and the Australian Diploma leading to Year 2 university entry overseas. With over 23 years of excellence in transnational education, ANC continues to connect Sri Lankan students to world-class universities and global career pathways.
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